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A new jail could be coming to downtown Moab. Not everyone is sold on the idea

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Grand County is considering a new public safety complex in Moab, including a larger jail and sheriff’s office downtown. As the county commission weighs a tax hike to pay for it, some residents question the proposed location.

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